Here’s a line-up of lovely rosé sparklers just in time, as winter recedes and warmer weather takes over for you to try, tasted by the Sommelier India/Academie du Vin Panel March…
The vast and wonderful firmament of liqueurs spans the world in over a hundred hues and flavours! Capturing the spirit of Africa is Amarula, a lovely smooth cream liqueur produced…
Steven Spurrier launched his Memoirs, Wine – A Way of Life in Delhi recently. At the exclusive Sommelier India evening held at the Pullman Aerocity, he talked about the book,…
Grover Zampa Vineyards (GZV), the country’s second largest wine producer with vineyards in Nandi Hills, Karnataka and in Nashik, Maharashtra, currently sells over 230,000 cases per year. The country’s second…
Part of the story of how Karavalli went from being something of an anomaly when it opened in 1990 to becoming the most famous restaurant in the world, serving the…
Doctors and scientists have done battle on whether wine (in moderation) is good or bad for one’s health. Risks of some diseases like cancer and the reduction of life expectancy…
“It is good to start from the past!”, said Florent Bouvier, Business Development Manager, Hong Kong, South East Asia-Pacific, Baron Philippe De Rothschild, Orient, as he welcomed guests to Mouton Cadet…
Here’s wishing A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year to all our readers, advertisers and business partners around the world. May 2019 bring good fortune, health and happiness along…
Many a cork was opened with great gusto at The Leela, Mumbai on September 29, 2018. The second edition of the India Wine Awards was bigger, better and shinier! The…
Indian wines are getting better by the day and have been recognised around the world as the best in category, produced under unique and challenging conditions. It’s now widely accepted…
“Chile is a feast for the senses. The land holds you with its culture and magic”, said Magandeep Singh, India’s first French qualified sommelier, wine connoisseur, wine writer and more,…
It can be hard to figure out what exactly you’re buying or ordering based solely on the name of a wine. For instance, you might not expect that a Burgundy…
Brinda Gill interviews Gaurav Dixit, restaurant manager and sommelier at The Leela Mumbai, and First Runner-Up at the 2018 Indian Sommelier Championship How did you get introduced to wine? My…
Promoted earlier this year as International Director, Specialist in the Wine Department, Tim Triptree is in charge of Christie’s activities across Continental Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Tim joined Christie’s…
Nobody will complain if you serve wine badly at a party but they will think about it for sure. Here are a few guidelines you can follow to make sure…
Margaret Rens describes the history of the Michelin Guide with a recipe of an appetizer she enjoyed at a Michelin star restaurant in Bordeaux. Not many people know why Michelin…
All you wanted to know about the sparkling history and origins of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore. By Alessandra Piubello. Venturing into the lush hills that nestle behind the embrace of…
Yaatra, a 100% only Syrah, was born of a partnership between York Winery and Liam Steevenson MW. Brinda Gill brings us the back-story on how this Shubh Yatra came to be. “For us,…
The Sommelier India Tasting Panel recently assessed Pinot Noir wines available in India from around the world. The wines were tasted blind on two separate occasions and rated out of…
International cocktail bars are setting up operations at ultra-luxury resorts in breathtaking locations not too far from India. In partnership with widely acclaimed mixologists from around the world, One&Only has…